Nelson-class battleship
Quick Facts
- Type
- Battleship
- Operator
- Royal Navy
- Era
- Interwar / WWII
- In Service
- 1927–1949
- Number Built
- 2
- Notable Ships
- HMS Nelson
- Notable For
- Treaty battleship design
The Nelson-class battleships were designed under treaty restrictions, featuring an unusual forward turret layout to maximize armor protection.